07/05/05
Welcome! This is my author bio. Obviously. If you couldn't figure that out...you're probably not a Ravenclaw.
Review! If you review me I will (probably) review you, if you've written anything anyway.
News: Blaise 7 is up.
And a new story is in queue, a one-shot that was actually written a long time ago. Tell me what you think of it.
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In the Bleak Midwinter by Roaming Badger
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: Christmas has descended upon Hogwarts, and to Draco, it's all colorless and empty. Then a splash of red catches his weary eye... but he's not the only one who notices.
Date: 12/15/05 Title: Chapter 1: Five Shades of Red
I like your story so far, normally I think Draco and Ginny is just too unrealistic but you got around that very nicely by the anonymity of the Astronomy Tower, so it was much more realistic. The last few paragraphs were wonderfully done, very good read. Update!
Author's Response: I'm soo glad it came off at least semi-possible to you. :) As a D/G writer, that's one of my top goals! Thank you!
Harry Potter and the Final Battle by Marauders101
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: The epic battle against Lord Voldemort continues, each day getting worst. Now it is up to Harry to find out his weakness, destroy the horcrux, and defeat the one responsible for hundreds of murders across the world, as Harry awaits for the coming of the final battle.
Date: 11/01/05 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Hogsmeade
Your story seems like it could be leading into something really exciting! I like how it is a few years after HBP and Book 7 instead of imediately, much more interesting that way. You have a lot of typos tho- I could beta for you if you want. One thing was zhat doesn't have an h, and (It was always a strange place, though Harry.” should be thought, and ) instead of ". Sorry to be picky, your story is great!
Lessons by Hallie Black
Rated: 6th-7th Years •Summary: Professor Sprout has just given 7th year Gryffindors a new project, where the class, divided in pairs, has to raise a rare plant. What’s gonna happen when Lily finds out who her partner is? And how will she survive in his sole company?
Date: 10/14/05 Title: Chapter 2: A Sirius Problem
James and Sirius are supposed to be brilliant- not forgettting the ABCs! When they took Newts in the pensieve they said it was rubbish because they knew it already, not because they could barely read it! Besides for that, and Remus's attitude toward his best friends (why is he skeptical when Sirius has an idea? isn't Sirius always coming up with ideas for pranks?) your story has a very cute plot. You are doing a good job!
Author's Response: I'm not saying they're stupid! I think they were brilliant... but that they would try to do as little work as possible... wouldnt you? And as for Remus... well, I'm not saying Sirius doesnt have brilliant ideas regarding pranks... but i dont really see him as the type who thinks a lot about studying... But that's just me. thx for reviewing though!
Date: 10/21/05 Title: None
"Could he bare to stand by his decision..." I think you mean bear. Your story is really funny! I liked the wedding. Update soon!
Date: 10/21/05 Title: None
Write another chapter soon! I like how Harry keeps laughing as he does chores, so Uncle Vernon is seriously confused. Was the ring a portkey? Or is it like a memory trip, like the diary or the Pensieve kind? Good story, very well written!
Until the Dawn by HermioneDancr
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: For the first time in her life, Minerva McGonagall had Seen. Buoyant after her first ever success in a Divination lesson, Minerva receives an unexpected owl. On an icy November night, Minerva finds herself betrayed by the promise of omens but discovers the certainty of the stars. One-shot.
Date: 05/03/07 Title: Chapter 1: One-shot
Wow, nice. I liked the Snape one, so I decided to read one more. Minerva is a cutely done student, not withdrawn at the beginning as Minerva stories I've seen usually show her, and I like her much better this way. The last line, though- I dont see why she said it out loud. After she was silent for hours and crying by herself with intense emotion, it doesnt seem like it should be so easy to open her mouth and words to slip out- especially with no prior comment by anyone else. If you really need Dumbledore to hear it for some reason, like if there was a second chapter of this, there is always his Legilimency- maybe he needed to find out what happened, if he didnt yet know why she was upset and didnt want to pry by This twist on events, though, beautifully explains the adult professor's aversion to Divination and loyalty to Dumbledore. The timeline doesnt quite seem to work, with Grindelwald while Minerva is a teenager, but that's minor, and this is a fic, after all. Perhaps you worked out the dates somehow, I don't know. Anyhow, I liked. And I do hope you're planning on continuing the Snape grading Hermione one, I saw a mention of that in a review response after and realized I should have mentioned it there, I do hope you won't mind my mentioning it here. Oh, and your descriptions of the stars quite reminded me of Keats's Bright Star, and Frost's similar poem, forgot the title. I had to write an essay on those some time ago- don't worry, that was a compliment, it was a fine description. Again, excellent work.
Author's Response: Thanks for taking the time to read a second story; that always makes me feel good. I used the lexicon for the timeline, and strangely enough it does work out. According to the lexicon Minerva would have been a sixth year circa 1940-1941. I have chosen to vary this by one year (which is definitely plausible, given that their estimate is based on her approximate age as stated by JKR) and make her a sixth year during 1941-1942, which would have been at the height of the second world war. Quite a few people have been surprised by the timing, but as it does in fact work out I\'m not complaining.
About why she says that last line out loud: sometimes, even (or especially) in the midst of grief someone will experience a revelation so powerful that they can\'t not express it aloud. That\'s what I was trying to show there. Thanks again for the review, and chapter 2 of that other story is indeed coming!
Casualties of War by JessicaH
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: A war has many casualties and Hermione has lost more than most. Years on the run from Voldemort and his followers has taken it’s toll, but is she strong enough to stop to rest, to trust, to learn to love again?
Hermione/Blaise
Written in response to, and winner of, October's monthly challenge, number six. JessicaH, Ravenclaw.
Date: 07/19/06 Title: Chapter 7: Hope
This is a story worth reading. And I mean it. Please write a sequel! With Blaise's trial, and Ginny and Remus and Molly's reactions at finding out the truth- I was so disappointed that you left that out. This was probably the most believable scenario for Hermione/Blaise I have seen, and very well written. Vaguely Anne Frank reminiscient, although I never actually read that, but I've read the Upstaris Room, which is less like this, but never mind, I'm not expressing it clearly. Point is, great story, please do more! Does Blaise know about Dorian yet? How did he find out? Even a short one-or two chapters would be great. Not of Dorian when he's older though, that wouldn't be the same. Great name for him, by the way, I only just realized now why Hermione picked it. Good choice. Good story, too.
Author's Response: Thank you so much. I\'m so glad you like the story so much, and I have, many times about writing a sequel to it. If I do, however, it will be much more than a one-shot, so I\'m waiting until I have the time and inspiration to do it properly.
Date: 05/09/06 Title: None
Wow. Absolutely beautifully written. I wish Snape could be nice, but I'm not sure. I want to write an editorial about it now- maybe... I'll see. Great job!
Never what it seems by Rons chick
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: Ginny is now 24 years old. She is well-known and famous. But during a press-conference, memories of her past begin to come back to her. She goes back to the summer she turned 16. The summer that changed her life. But Hermione and Harry are acting strangely. What is really going on? POV of Ginny at first and then changes! HBP spoilers.
Date: 12/01/05 Title: Chapter 1: Back in time
Wow. Really wow. This is fantastic! Well written, interesting plot. I like the ending of chapter four- big cliffie there, so update soon! A few tiny things need fixing tho- if you want a beta I'd love to help. Good job!
Author's Response: OMG! I really need a beta! If you could do that it would be great!
Date: 12/05/05 Title: Chapter 1: Back in time
i like the new chapter, very emotional-y. Do you still want me to beta? contact me on my author page email. Good job!
The Dark Side by lmageous
Rated: 3rd-5th Years •Summary: When you read a story, you always read it from the hero's point of view. You read how much pain they're in as they try to stop their enemy. But what did the bad guy think? What was in Lord Voldemort's head from the time he first made a Horcrux to the time he met his final match? Well, finally we know. We know what the Lord Voldemort thinks, and we can read the stories from his point of view. Chapter 9, "Battle on the Rock," is up, please review. Chapter 10, "Armageddon," the final chapter in this story, is ready and finally in the queue. Unfortunately my computer is broken again, and I may not be able to write another story in a while, but I'm thinking about doing one like this from Dumbledore's POV. Anyway, please, tell me what you think of this, and thank you for reading.
Date: 11/12/05 Title: Chapter 1: The First Horcrux
I saw the change you made to your summary- over 100 reads and one review. I'm glad I reviewed, then! But if you look at my story you might notice I also have only one review- and I have 2 chapters already! It's my first ever fanfiction too, and I also have over 100 reads, and, well, I understand you might be feeling depressed now. And now you have two reviews! lol
Author's Response: Um....
Date: 11/08/05 Title: Chapter 1: The First Horcrux
Excellent! Very well done! It's very interesting to see Tom Riddle's point of view while making a Horcrux- but doesn't it have to be from a death? Taking advantage of the already split soul to put half of it into an object? Also, Tom is his father's namesake, not the other way around. I like your Horcrux spell, it's very realistic-sounding. Update soon!
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Sorry about that other response, my friend wrote it, he thinks I'm crazy.
Author's Response: About your splitting question, the way I see it is that killing hurts your soul, but the spell completely rips it apart. So if it was a physical object, it would be like a knife cut through both sides of it, but it was left whole in the middle, then the spell would cut the rest.
Date: 05/03/06 Title: Chapter 7: Preparing for War
A couple of typos: Imperiuse should be Imperius; "if they appeal to me for help" should be appeal to you. and why so many people present for the kill-dumbledore order? otherwise very good chapter, interesting way for Bones to die. I don't get why Voldie bothers asking her to help make him Emperor. keep updating!
As the Wall Crumbles by Aequitas
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •
Summary: She laughs and turns, eyes set on the door on the other side of the kitchen. Her hand touches the doorknob, cold but inviting. Light envelops her as she steps out into her imagination. Open the door, child, her grandmother once said to her. Your imagination is waiting. On a beautiful summer afternoon, a child learns of her two worlds--reality and imagination--and what she must do only six years later in order to keep both in existence.
Date: 11/08/05 Title: Chapter 1: As the Wall Crumbles
Wow, I never thought about how Hermione found out about her magic and what she did magically as a child. This was very good!
Author's Response: Wow! You totally made my day. :D I've always wondered too, so I wrote a fic about what I thought happened. And of course I love Hermione. Hehe. Thanks so much for reviewing! *is extremely happy*
Date: 11/08/05 Title: None
Your story is absolutely brilliant! I think your fanfic is the closest to JKR's writing style. I was very impressed. One thing- "incase" should be two words. I love how Harry's emotions, and relationship with the Dursleys, are true to his character. The scene where Tom recognized him made me laugh. I 'm curious to see what will happen next!
Author's Response: Hey Leahr. Thanks for the great review!!! This is my first chapter of my first story. Chapter 2 is coming really soon.
Dear Dumby by Oppungo
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: What happens when Dumbledore has his latest "brilliant" idea, to start an advice column, and call it 'Dear Dumby'? Letters from some of our favourite Hogwarts students, some of our not so favourite Hogwarts students, some not even Hogwarts students at all, and, of course, lots of madness!
Pre-HBP for obvious reasons!
Nominee for the Best Humour Award in the Quicksilver Quill Awards! Many thanks to all who voted for it!
Date: 05/09/06 Title: Chapter 9: Late Night Escapades
cute chapter! a mentally defective plant pot, lol. The little details you put in, OOCness and Voldemort's opinion on Quidditch, make the story so much funnier. Keep it up!
Author's Response: Thanks! Yes, I\'m rather fond of the mentally defective plant pot!! I\'m glad you\'re enjoying it, thanks for reviewing!
Date: 11/12/05 Title: None
Nice story so far, I like how you weave in Hermione's thoughts with the scene at the end of book five. Isn't Hermione going to the Weaselys before her parents a little out of character though? Update soon!
Author's Response: Yeah, I see what you mean about the our of character business. But in the book, Hermione does go to the Weasleys before her parents. I know I changed it a little, but I thought it fit a little better. Thank you for your review! It feels great to know that I'm not horrible author!
Author's Response: Sorry, I meant out of character when I said "our of character". And sorry I haven't updated yet! It's taking a little while. I'm going as fast as I can, though.
Wormtail's Revenge by omegao
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: In this story, Wormtail uses a sinister potion to get revenge on Snape. It mostly takes place at Spinner's End during the Christmas holidays of Harry's sixth year, however this prologue deals with how Wormtail aquired the potion when he was a small child.
Date: 11/17/05 Title: Chapter 1: Prologue
Seems like a good story so far! Very well written, I like how you see Peter's manipulativeness and how he uses power in a mean way even at a young age, and the idea of Muggle spells that work but the blocks aren't known is certainly very intriguing. Keep up the good work and update soon!
Author's Response: Thanks, glad you liked it. I plan to finish it next week.
A Rivalry Like No Other by halfbloodprincess22
Rated: 1st-2nd Years •Summary: Malfoy reveals to Harry another side of his otherwise hostile personality. This story's about tension between Harry and Malfoy, kind of similar to tension between any rivals, if you think about it. PLEASE READ AND REVIEW! COME ON GUYS!! OVER 100 READS AND ONLY 5 REVIEWS? PLEASE REVIEW!!
Date: 11/09/06 Title: Chapter 1: A Battle Slightly Resolved
wow. I was thinking, that sounds very OOC for Malfoy, and then the ending was an O. Henry-esque twist. Absolutely brilliant. It makes you think. Great job.
Author's Response: thank you so much! :)
Date: 11/28/05 Title: None
Kind of creepy- you didn't really explain how Ginny is evil- where does it come from? Very well written, though. It was very sad how Harry dies. Good job.